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Date Published: May 2026 The mortgage industry is moving faster than ever. With that acceleration comes a fundamental shift in what the best producers value. While a competitive signing bonus was once the primary tool for recruitment, it is no longer enough to secure long-term
Date Published: May 2026 At the executive level, accepting a new opportunity is rarely just about compensation or title. Most C-suite leaders evaluate a company through a much broader lens because the stakes are significantly higher. The wrong move can impact reputation, long-term career trajectory,
Date Published: May 2026 The retail mortgage industry is undergoing a significant philosophical and operational shift. Historically, mortgage lending was heavily transactional — driven by rate competition, lead acquisition, speed, and volume. Today, however, the modern loan officer is being asked to operate in two
Date Published: April 2026 The mortgage industry is, in many ways, beautifully predictable. The same top producers, the same referral networks, and the same names that surface in every market cycle. And for those of us in talent acquisition, that familiarity can quietly turn into
Date Published: April 2026 Since 2021, the mortgage industry has seen a staggering 36%–47% decline in active producing loan officers. For hiring managers and leaders, this isn’t just a statistic—it’s a growing challenge to sustain production, support growth, and build the next generation of talent. But
Date Published: March 2026 Although this has been addressed in previous blogs, I’ve had two deals go South in the past month due to counter offers so it seems like a good time to bring this issue front and center again. Every Recruiter has probably
Date Published: March 2026 After several challenging years for the mortgage industry, there are early signs that activity is beginning to pick up again. One of the clearest indicators is mortgage applications. Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows application volume climbing in recent
Date Published: Feb 2026 Pre-Covid, relocation for Executives, particularly the C-Suite, was a given. At certain levels of leadership, candidates understood that acceptance of an offer meant moving to wherever Corporate was. Of course, there are exceptions; even pre-Covid there were a few lenders willing
Date Published: Feb 2026 According to a recent article in the National Mortgage News, for mortgage lenders across the country, finding and keeping good talent is crucial. But in order to do so, companies need to think about what they’re offering their people to get
Date Published: Feb 2026 For years, down-payment assistance (DPA) lived in a narrow lane. It was often associated with first-time buyers, lower income limits, and programs that many loan officers quietly avoided because they were complex, slow, or unpredictable. That’s changed — fast. As home
